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Suitable for newcomers and for more experienced painters wanting to try something new and exciting.

Program

Day 1 will begin with an introduction to various materials and textures with examples of abstract styles. During the second half of the day you will put the introductions into practice and use acrylic paints, collage, and drawing materials to explore a visual world beyond the usual design principles and concerns of composition. You’ll begin with an underlying structure/theme, then move to a broader visual improvisation where you get to create-as-you-go.

Day 2 will focus on composition. You will explore factors which all working together at once; colour, line, shape, contrast, focal area and movement. will look at opposites; saturated and neutral, dark and light, busy and quiet, textured and flat. Looking into the arrangement of these elements and their relationship to one another you will learn how to put these onto paper together producing an aesthetically pleasing arrangements.

Day 3 will be combining days 1 and 2 plus a short experimentation with layering for depth, self-exploring, and finally concluding in creating an 'abstract self-portrait', with discussions and constructive feedback.

Tutor: Emily Bartlett

Emily is an experienced trainer and artist, who has taught painting to children and adults in both Italy and the UK.

Dates

Winter Programme: Sunday's from 24th March, 11:30am - 5pm

24th, 31st March

7th April

Venue

Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX

Situated in the centre of Liverpool, just behind Church Street, down Church Alley and in front of Liverpool ONE. You can enter the building via the front courtyard off School Lane (behind Primark), or through the garden at the back off College Lane. Nearest train station - Liverpool Central.

Cost

£125 for the 3 day course (full course must be booked in advance)

It is possible to split this cost into two payments, please call 0345 017 6660 for more details.

Materials

You will need to provide some of your own materials to take with you. Ticket holders will receive an email with a detailed list of essentials 2-3 weeks before the start of the course.

Notes

There are a maximum of 15 places available on the course, so early booking is essential.

Once you have made your course booking your are committed to it. This is because our courses have very small student numbers, and often sell-out and are unavailable to others. Therefore any cancellations may result in a place not being filled, or a course not being able to run.

Cancellations are permitted up to 30 days before the start of a course, and a full refund will be issued. Refunds will not be made for cancellations less than 30 days before the start of a course. If you are unable to attend due to illness, personal or professional commitments you do not have the right to a refund.

If you wish to cancel your place on a course that has not yet started and you have a friend or colleague who can take your place we can accommodate this substitution.

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